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Around the World in 80 Days is an educational reading and writing game released in 1994 for MS-DOS. It was developed by Novotrade International and published under the EA*Kids label. The game is based on the classic adventure novel and follows the character Phineas Fogg on a journey around the globe.

The player assists Phineas by solving various problems encountered during his travels. Progression is structured around a world map where the player selects the next destination. In each scene, the player interacts using a set of four painting tools. These include a pencil, which can draw objects that then become real within the scene, and an eraser, which can remove elements from the environment. For instance, a player might erase the word "no" from a sign to help a character gain entry to a location. The available interactions in any given scene are limited to a few specific actions, and the game is designed so that players cannot fail, allowing them to experiment freely.

The core educational focus is on developing reading skills and expanding vocabulary. To support this, the game incorporates interactive text elements known as "hot words." When players click on these words, often foreign expressions or more complex terms, they receive an explanation of the word's meaning. The game's dialogue and animations are presented in a humorous style, contextualizing the reading and puzzle-solving activities within an engaging narrative framework.